Foreign Language Learning in Australian Primary Schools in the Mid-Seventies.

Dunn, Mary A.

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Publication Date: 1981

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Foreign Language Learning in Australian Primary Schools in the Mid-Seventies.

Dunn, Mary A.

Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teacher's Association, v17 n1 p25-35 1981

Reports on a study of foreign language learning in Australia's primary schools in the mid-seventies. The role of immigration in the development of second language programs is discussed, along with the extent of federal government involvement. A state-by-state analysis of language programs is also given. (PJN)

Descriptors: Bilingualism, Children, FLES, Government Role, Immigrants, Learning Motivation, Primary Education, Second Language Programs, Social Attitudes, Socioeconomic Influences

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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